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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.35, 10,996.29 and 2,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.35, 10,996.29 and 2,136.24 is: 3,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.35 : 10,996.29 = 2,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.35/10,996.29 = 2,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.35x = 10,996.29 × 2,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.35x = 23,490,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,490,714.55/7,330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.58

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